Obituaries

Robert Jackson

Dec 8, 2017

Robert A. “Bob” Jackson, 94, passed away peacefully December 8, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill WI.

Bob was born on December 5, 1923, in Fargo, South Dakota, to Claude and Helms (Olson) Jackson.  His family moved to Wisconsin where he attended grade school and later graduated from Jordan High School, West Allis,...

Robert Jackson

Dec 8, 2017

Arrangements and obituary are pending.  Please check back at a later time.

Sister Ann Wittman

Dec 8, 2017

Sister Ann Wittman, SCSC, age 90,  a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross, died, December 8,  at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, WI.

Ann Marie Wittman was born on October 8, 1927 in Merrill, Wisconsin, daughter of Walter and Mabel (Downie) Wittman.  She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on...

Raymond J. Waschick

Dec 6, 2017

Raymond J. ‘Ray’ Waschick, 93, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Ray was born August 27, 1924, in Merrill, son of the late Adolph and Alice (Lawrence) Waschick. He married Irene Borelli on February 10, 1945. She preceded him in death on May 13, 2003. Ray had dairy farmed, drove truck...

John Krznarich

Dec 6, 2017

John J. Krznarich, age 75, of Ironwood, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on November 24, 1942 to the late Joseph J. and Evelyn (Johnson) Krznarich / Finco in Ironwood, MI.  John attended and graduated from the St. Ambrose Catholic School in Ironwood, MI and joined the United States Air...

Donald Forster

Dec 6, 2017

Donald “Don” H. Forster, age 83, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI.  He was born on July 25, 1934 to the late Albert and Minnie (Schulte) Forster in Merrill, and attended school in Gleason.  After school, Don joined the Army National Guard in 1953 and proudly served...

Brandon Blaise

Dec 5, 2017

Brandon J. Blaise, age 24, died unexpectedly in his sleep at the Raddison Blue Hotel on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, while visiting the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. He was born July 23, 1993 in Marshfield to Kenneth Blaise and Reyne (Emerich) Blaise.

Brandon attended Washington and Jefferson Elementary schools and Prairie River Middle School as...

John Barrett

Dec 4, 2017

John L. Barrett, age 60, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on December 1, 1957 to the late James L. and Janet L. (Harris) Barrett in Elgin, IL.  John had attended school in Tomahawk, WI.

In his younger years, John worked construction with large equipment with his dad....

James Chartier

Nov 28, 2017

James (Jim) D. Chartier, age 75, Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home Merrill. He was born October 22, 1942, in Merrill, WI.

James was in the US Army, and served in Vietnam as a Military Police dog handler guarding ammunition depots. After his service in the army he...

Mary Baumann

Nov 25, 2017

Mary K. Baumann, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on January 3, 1930 to the late Herman and Annice (Alexander) Hortsch in Sioux Falls, SD.  She attended and graduated from Marshfield Highschool.  Mary met the love of her life, Raymond Baumann, and the two exchanged...

Nancy Milleson

Nov 24, 2017

Nancy M. Milleson, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.  She was born on August 12, 1932 to the late George and Winifred (Edmunds) Schafer in Syracuse, NY.  Nancy attended and graduated from Syracuse Central High School and continued her love of learning at the UW-Oshkosh and finished...

Joseph A. Garner, Jr.

Nov 23, 2017

Private burial will take place at Chapel HIll Memorial Gardens - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at a later date.

Barbara "Barb" Dintelman

Nov 23, 2017

Barbara (Barb) J. Dintelman, 74, of Merrill, WI, peacefully passed away on the morning of November 23, 2017.  Barb was an incredibly loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend. Having so much pride in her family, she was always ready with a story or photo album to boast to anyone who would look or listen. Her...

Junior "Ric" Ricci

Nov 22, 2017

Junior “Ric” Angelo Ricci, age 87, of Wausau, took his eternal flight on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, while surrounded by his loving family.  Ric was born to the late Angelo and Clara (Euler) Ricci on October 2, 1930 in Merrill.  He attended and graduated from Merrill High School with the class of...

Daniel Schulz

Nov 21, 2017

Daniel Schulz, age 64, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Daniel was born September 12, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of the late Roy and Albertina ‘Tena’ (Moor) Schulz. He married Jane Kleinschmidt on December 6, 1975, in Merrill. She survives. Dan worked for their family business, “Schulzs’ Wrecking” later “Schulzs’ Recycling” for...

Thomas N. Sheldon

Nov 20, 2017

Thomas N. Sheldon, 73, of Merrill passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Thomas was born May 6, 1944, in Wausau, son of the late Norman and Joyce (Trudell) Sheldon. He married Kathleen ‘Kathie’ Bruss on May 8, 1971 in Spencer. She survives. Tom worked for over 38 years at Wausau Tile in Wausau. He was...

Herbert A. Paul

Nov 18, 2017

Herbert A. Paul, age 83, formerly of Kimberly and Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, with his family at his side. Herbert was born April 13, 1934, in rural Lincoln County, Wisconsin, son of the late August and Elsie Paul. He married Betty Baumann on July 13, 1957. She survives. Herbert...

Eldor E. Schult

Nov 18, 2017

Eldor E. Schult, age 83, of the Town of Scott, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at his home under the care of his family and hospice. Eldor was born April 12, 1934, in the Town of Scott, son of the late Anton and Mathilda (Woller) Schult. He married Evelyn D. Koivisto on April 23, 1977. She preceded...

Michael Schoetz

Nov 17, 2017

Michael Laverne Schoetz, age 81, a 17-year resident of Three Lakes, lost his courageous battle with cancer on November 17 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 21, 1936, in Merrill, WI, to parents Michael and Mable (Schuster) Schoetz.

Michael served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and...

Margie McAlerny

Nov 14, 2017

Margie Lillian Johanna Livingston McAlerny, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.  She was born on August 26, 1924 to the late George and Bertha (Monson) Strand in Elmhurst, IL.  Margie attended and graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, IL in 1942. ...